Tie rod issue

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:05 pm

Hello all,
I am still working on reconditioning the frame on my M-38 and find the driver's side tie rod is slightly bent. I think that must be damage from a previous owner and the diagram in the TM appears to be straight. Hoping I don't sound foolish, could someone confirm for me that both tie rods should be straight.
Thanks,
Dennis

RonD2 · Post by **RonD2** » Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:20 pm

Hi Dennis,
Yes, both are straight.

Listed on page 269 of the September 1955 ORD9, the left tube is 17-1/4 inches long and the right is 18-7/8 inches long.

Good luck!

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:20 pm

Thanks, I was 99% certain it shouldn't be bent, but just wanted to make sure before I bought a new one. The help here is incredible for those of us who are mechanically inclined, but working on our first Willys...
Thanks again,
Dennis